The Ganga River crosses its highest recorded flood level in Patna as severe flooding continues across Bihar. Multiple outlets report that the water level exceeds the previous record, intensifying impacts in and around the state capital.
The reports also indicate widespread disruption across Bihar, with affected populations cited in the millions. One outlet says more than 10 lakh people are affected, while another reports over 22 lakh affected. Both accounts describe the situation as ongoing and worsening, driven by the river breaching major levels and spilling into surrounding areas.
While they agree on the core facts—record-level flooding on the Ganga in Patna and large-scale impact across Bihar—outlets differ in the specific figures for the number of people affected. This may reflect differences in timing of the updates or how officials estimate affected populations. The reports focus on the river’s rise in Patna and the breadth of flooding elsewhere in Bihar rather than on downstream or other regional consequences.
